Sales at Lowe's stores open at least a year rose 4.1 percent, also above analysts estimate of 3.1 percent.

Last week, Lowe's bigger rival Home Depot Inc reported quarterly profit that topped market estimates for the sixth straight quarter as it drew in more shoppers who spent more on average amid an improving housing market.

(Reporting by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)